Head - Information Technology - Retail

Industry - Retail

Category - IT & Systems

Job Type - Permanent

Job Description - The role entails building a robust IT strategy and digital roadmap for the organization while working closely with the senior leadership and external vendor partners.

Client Details :

Our client is India's premier retail chain that offers their customers international shopping experience and provide a means to the young working populous with new and more comfortable options that meet their requirements and also those of the modern Indian culture.

Description :

- Overall responsible for devising and updating IT strategy and roadmap for stores and at an enterprise level

- Prepare and execute IT budget and ensure the budget guidelines are followed and expenditure is within IT budget

- Create digital roadmap for the organisation and set short, medium- and long-term objectives and time-bound actions plans

- Initiate, lead and/or support IT requirements of the assigned business functions and their delivery in accordance with project goals, time scales and costs

- ERP, CRM, integration across platforms/technologies for the various lines of business including stores and in-house

- Network Infrastructure & Storage Management, Disaster Recovery Management across the portfolio

- Leading the IT ERP and infrastructure planning for upcoming projects

- To ensure the entire network connectivity uptime for a business process to have a smooth functioning

- Lead, manage and train the team across multiple locations across India

- Working closely with vendor partners, business / functional heads, supply chain team etc.

Profile :

- B.Tech / BCA with Master's Degree in Technology with over 12 years of experience in IT application customization & implementation, program management & infrastructure

- Experience in working in a Retail, Retail Shopping Centre, Consumer, Hospitality and QSR setup is a must

- Technology exposure in Retailers POS integration and various modules of SAP is a must

- Experience in defining the product, process flow and converting business requirements into technical requirements

- Project Management and implementation of customized solutions

- Should have exposure to Systems and Networks including firewalls, anti-intrusion skills

- Experience in handling Third Party vendors

- A strong leader that can provide guidance and mentorship to team members

- Internal motivation and a high desire to achieve and excel

- Must possess an entrepreneurial drive and take ownership

- Excellent communication skills, both written & oral

Job Offer :

- Opportunity to develop the entire digital roadmap and IT strategy and implement it across the organization

- Attractive salary commensurate with industry norms

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Mitali Bansal on +91 124 452 5481

Contact - Mitali Bansal - +91 124 452 5481

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